1913 3-6 HP Ellis

Swap meet Ellis goes from junker to jewel

Paul Frasier's restored 3-6 HP circa-1913 Ellis. Compare this with the photographs and you get an idea of just how much work went into restoring this rare engine. Paul does all of the welding, machining and painting of his engines. The Ellis' cooling tank is patterned off an original, and Paul painstakingly copied the original lettering and design for an accurate restoratio

Repairing the cylinder and cylinder head required removing old welds.

The Ellis as Frasier purchased it, dirt and grease included. Notice the poor welding repair to the cylinder head.

Essential components of the Ellis are clearly visible here. At far left is the brass timer containing the ignition swipe, front-center is the intake manifold with fuel and air regulators, fuel reservoir at front-right and the Detroit force-feed oiler betw

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